Hey! Are you curious about what to do for college move in? Well, you've come to the right place, because this is part two of my three part series focused on preparing you for college move in day. Part one focused on basic guidelines and advice when preparing/shopping for move in, and you can find it here. The next part is focused on college move in day itself - you can find that post here. Today I'm going to tell you exactly what you should pack for school, and what you'll probably want to leave behind.
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Hey guys! As the summer goes on, you're going to begin thinking about move in day. In this three part series, I am going to go over how to get ready for move in, what you need to pack, what you need to leave at home, and how to be a star on move in day!
When I was preparing for college, I searched pinterest for lists of what I should pack for college. What I didn't realize was a lot of those lists are trying to sell you something (gasp) and they often recommend things you don't really need (and honestly don't have room for). I highly recommend looking at your school's website and trying to determine the size of your room, especially if you never had the chance to see a room identical to

So you graduated high school. Now what? College is 3 months away, and it's your job to make this summer amazing while also preparing for college! This list of 8 things to do the summer before college will get you on the right path!
Get a part-time job! When college starts, you're going to want spending money, for late night froyo, lots of coffee, and movies. (Not to mention textbooks are pricy!) If you need it, work a full time job - I did, because I pay for all of my own schooling. But if you can, try to leave some time free. You won't want to spend possibly the last summer in your hometown working the entire time!
Find your roommate and start getting to know each other! It will

Hello! I'm going to continue writing about how to prepare for college, so here is the next post in that series! My first post about what to expect at freshman orientation can be found here. This post will focus on something that happens at orientation - scheduling classes.
As a freshman, you likely have little to no experience with scheduling college classes - and as a freshman, you are going to get the worst end of the deal. All other students at the college have already chosen and signed up for their courses - so most courses in your major and minor will not have any open seats.
During orientation, you will probably be sent as a large group to wait in a room while overworked

UPDATE: As helpful as this post is, I have written an EVEN MORE HELPFUL post about college orientation! You can check it out here.
I remember the summer before my freshman year of college, and how absolutely scared I was of orientation. I had decided to go to an out of state university that no one in my home town had ever heard of. I didn't know anyone that went to my university - I was completely alone. And I was terrified. I had no idea what to expect at orientation, and I had no idea how to prepare. That's why I'm writing this post! So you guys will know exactly what to do!
First thing to expect at orientation - a LOT of people. You're going to walk into a building packed with

Hey guys! My name is Alyssa, and this is Living in Full Bloom. With each and every post, I want to help you navigate the crazy world of college life! The summer before I started college, I scoured the web for everything I could find that would help me feel less terrified. Guess what? There is no reason to be scared! College is an amazing experience, and with the tips and tricks you'll find here, you'll always be the top of the class.
I've watched so many friends struggle through college, barely getting by, never knowing where to turn for answers - and that's what inspired me to write this blog! I have been through it all, and I'm here to help the rest of you get through it - and not just